Can you answer heannw’s question about Canopies?:

I have a canopy kit and it came with the nails and everything else. However, I am not sure how the landlord would feel about the holes in the ceiling so I was wondering if any one had any alternatives that I could use in place of the nails. Also, if anyone has any other creative yet simple ideas for how to make your own home made canopy, please share. THANKS!

How To Make A Bed Canopy

A canopy bed is a luxurious choice for the dedicated sleeper. However, you may already have a perfectly good bed. Also, canopies for your bed can be expensive and hard to find in the right color for your decorating scheme. The solution is, of course, to make your own bed canopy for a fraction of the cost of a bed and ready-made canopy. Also, you can pick whatever color you want!

This project is terrific for children’s rooms. It also can be used for reading nooks and to create privacy in large rooms. The variety and availability of fabrics and the simplicity of curtain design ensure that this canopy is suitable for a wide variety of rooms and designs.

What You Will Need:

- Three or four curtain rods approximately a foot longer than the length of your bed. (three if you want the canopy to extend around three-quarters of the bed, four if you want the head of the bed to be canopied as well) It must be possible to hang them vertically (the rod should be firmly affixed to the hooks). Make sure that you allow for the room that any fancy endpieces on the curtain rods may require. Also, if you’re getting heavier curtain panels, check that the rods are strong enough to hold them.

- Mounting apparatus for same (usually comes with the rod)

- Tools (usually a screwdriver)

- Inexpensive curtain panels (you can often find these in home decor stores for less than $20).

- Curtain rings

- Heavy string, 4 pieces cut ling enough to reach the floor from the ceiling.

- Tacks or putty

Bed Canopy Construction:

Tack or putty each string so it hangs beside each corner of the bed, at the distance that you want the curtain. This will enable you to see how the curtain is likely to hang without putting it up and finding out that it’s not close enough or too close.

Now, take your first curtain rod and mount it so that it is lined up against the string. Repeat this with the rest of the curtain rods. Be aware that if your curtain rings are not equipped with openings to mount them on established rods, you will have to mount the curtain on the rod before installing it. Otherwise, just pop on the curtain rings and curtain.

Congratulations! You now have a bed canopy without having to buy a canopy bed.



Thanks to Tina Fountain for contributing this article to our Canopies blog:

Gazebo Replacement Canopy Top

Canopies can be extremely beneficial to companies with harsh weather conditions – often too much heat or rain and snow – it often deter your customers from waiting in the queue or walking up to your office. You can protect your customers with a covered canopy entrance and walkway. Commercial canopies are available in either plastic or fibre glass, both types keep your customers out of the elements. Many companies add lighting underneath the canopy for added security and sureness of footing. You may also choose to add graphics to your canopy to advertise the company name and highlight your products.

Commercial canopies are used widely in schools, private offices and now smoke shelters also. Now that England has joined the ban on smoking in pubs, restaurants or any other public places of work, canopies from www.canopiesuk.com can offer you the perfect solution when it comes to providing outdoor smoking areas. The cantilevered concept means you not only gain more space but also can have a purpose built canopy where access is restricted.

Interestingly, both at your office or home you need to keep your car protected with a carport. A carport canopy can be found in any size or style that you would like. All of the canopies are installed by our teams; they are free standing, with no worry of posts or pillar to bump into.

The numerous brands and types available at Canopies UK commercially can only mean good things as far as consumers are concerned and a wide selection at competitive rates. You can purchase the commercial canopies of all types from www.canopiesuk.com contact us today for more information.



Thanks to David.Gabbitas for contributing this article to our Canopies blog:

Tent Rentals For Weddings

Can you answer ptownkaia’s question about Canopies?:

I’m getting married outdoors and IF it rains I will need to rent a canopy tent big enough for 200 guests. Anyone have an idea how much it costs?

Large Canopy Tent